what's your height, weight, bike, and how comfortable?

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#11 Unread post by brbolin »

5' 11"
190 lbs.

2005 Suzuki M50

This is my first bike, so the only thing I can compare it to is the mountain bike I used to have...on that note, this is a VERY comfortable bike. A lot of people have complained about a bracket in the back part of the seat hitting their tailbone just right, but I haven't experienced it. They have lowered their bikes, too (I believe), so that could be changing their riding position to bring that bracket more in contact with the tailbone.
I can easily flat-foot the bike (it is a cruiser...) and the foot controls are at just the right length from me.
The handlebars could be rotated back just a little bit more towards me so I can lean back a little more, but right now it's perfectly fine. I'm extremely happy. :mrgreen:

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#12 Unread post by MikeyDude »

I'm 5'11'' 210lbs
Bike is 03 Harley FXD Superglide
Seat height is 26.5''
650 lbs (+/-) wet

Feels really good so far. Feet reach the floor just fine. It's very balanced. In fact thats one of the things that sold me on it. I mounted it and my left leg pushed a little bit on the seat and it just stood up and grabbed me by the butt. Still getting used to the torque, but I think it's gonna be just fine. Forward controls feel a little strange... It's the 1st I've ever ridden with them.

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bike is a little cramped especially after long trips.
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5'11", 240 pounds

Bike is a 1996 Vulcan 800 Classic - stock except for risers and handlebars
Weighs somewhere around 525 lbs (I think - could be wrong though)
Very comfortable bike. I did 6 1/2 hours with only about a 10 minute break every 2 hours last summer and was perfectly comfortable until the last 15 minutes.

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#15 Unread post by Kal »

80kg (12.5 stone/175lbs) - 6'4" (193cm)
34" (86cm) inside leg

1996 Honda CG125 BrS/T
Seat height: 78 cm (2'6")
Dry Weight: 114kg's (18 stone/252lbs)

Not a problem in the world with the comfort of the Bike, on longer journeys I just move my riding position on the seat to keep my back loose and good. 20k or so in miles last year without worry.
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#16 Unread post by jmillheiser »

5'10"

200lbs

32" inseam

1980 Honda CX500C (471lbs)

This bike is quite comfortable and the weight isn't hard to manage at all. This is my first bike. Would prefer a slightly more aggressive riding position (some new bars might be on order).

I have sat a few bikes recently that have ranged anywhere from torture device uncomfortable to recliner comfy.

BMW K1200S - Most Comfortable Sportbike I have ever sat on.

BMW K1200R - Most UNComfortable Standard I have ever sat on.

Kawasaki Mean Streak - Very Comfy, but dont like forward controls

Kawasaki Ninja 650R - Suprisingly comfy, definately a standard in sportbike clothing

Kawasaki ZX-6R - chiropractors best friend

Ducati 999 (yes they let me sit on it) - Plank for a seat, bars are down there somewhere, great peg position though

Ducati 749 - ditto

Ducati Monster S2R 800 - Suprisingly Comfy, hmm better walk away fast before I buy it.

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#17 Unread post by jackM50black »

Height: 6' 2", leg inseam 34 inches

Weight: 195

M50 Seat height: 27.6 inches, wheelbase 65.2 inches, dry weight: 545 lbs

The bike fits me right. I don't have that big a problem with the seat like some other guys talk about. Its comfortable enough for a long ride, but I got to stop and smell the pie sometimes. (Except that I need to stay away from pie).

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#18 Unread post by Wizzard »

These days I am about 5'5.5" and weigh 159 lbs .
My 1996 custom 50ci Suzuki Intruder is one of the most comfortable rides I've ever owned .
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5'5"
115 lbs
2005 Kawasaki Z750
2005 Kawasaki Super Sherpa
2005 Kawasaki Z750

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#20 Unread post by Relsek »

6'3"
167lbs
Hayabusa weighs 480 dry.

Perfect size for me.

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